In 1838, the United States Congress granted a township of land in the southern extremity of Florida to noted horticulturist Dr. Henry Perrine and his associates. This land was to be used in experiments aimed at introducing foreign tropical plants and seeds into...

Broward County was founded on October 1, 1915. It was named for Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, remembered for his campaign to drain the Everglades and turn the vast swamp into “useful land.” It was originally intended to be named Everglades County, but then-Speaker of...

The little town of Sweetwater, located on the edge of the Everglades along the Tamiami Trail, is known as a place that floods often. Did you know it was Russian midgets that first settled the area? The history of Sweetwater actually began during the Florida land boom...

We often hear the term “Florida Cracker” used in conversation, but what does it really mean? Historically speaking, Florida cracker refers to colonial-era English and American pioneer settlers and their descendants in pre-American Florida territories. The first of...

Decorate and Celebrate White Way Lights On Valentine's Day -- National Trust for Historic Preservation's "Heart Bomb" Campaign Join The Celebration Tuesday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day. Mark your calendar to participate in a unique event that celebrates the...

The Cutler Trail, Ingraham Highway and Old Cutler Road The origins of this coastal route predates the building of roads in Dade County, as a trail along the high ridge of South Florida’s coastline, often referred to by pioneer settlers as “The Reef.”...

February 5 Sunday Meeting The next meeting of the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade will take place at the usual location at 2:30pm on Sunday, February 5, 2017 Dade Heritage Trust with director Christine Rupp Christine Rupp is the Director of Dade Heritage Trust. She...